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Oakland / Bay Area Connect Group

Oakland / Bay Area , California
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Live Yes! Connect Groups offer local connections, education and empowerment. Adults living with arthritis from our local community come together for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics, as well as fun group activities.   

We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive. 

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
    7:00 PM PT
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   6 people attending
Oakland/Bay Area Connect Group: It's Take Off Timel! Presentation and Q&A on Travel with Arthritis

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Place your tray tables in their upright and locked position, fasten your seat belts, place your mask on before assisting others.  We're off to explore the world, whether across the globe or across the state.  Welcome Aboard!

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 31st, 2025
    8:00 AM PT
    2h
  • San Francisco Zoo Sloat Boat & Upper Great Hwy San Francisco, CA 94132 San Francisco Zoo Sloat Boat & Upper Great Hwy San Francisco, California Get Directions
  •   1 person attending
Oakland/Bay Area Connect Group: In Person Walk to Cure Arthritis


We are excited to announce our first in person meeting in a long while!  Join us at the San Francisco Zoo to do the "Walk to Cure Arthritis 2025"!  Bring your family, your friends and meet your Live Yes! Connect Group members face to face!  The link below is all you need to register with our team, "Ankles of Steel".  You can opt to get a Tshirt too.  Get your steps in while having fun and building our community.  

https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=38129

We hope to see you there,
Adrienne & Anne

 This is an In-Person Event. 
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Arthritis Foundation Event
  • Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
    7:00 PM PT
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   6 people attending
Oakland/Bay Area Connect Group: It's Take Off Timel! Presentation and Q&A on Travel with Arthritis

Travel Images - Free Download on Freepik

Place your tray tables in their upright and locked position, fasten your seat belts, place your mask on before assisting others.  We're off to explore the world, whether across the globe or across the state.  Welcome Aboard!

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 31st, 2025
    8:00 AM PT
    2h
  • San Francisco Zoo Sloat Boat & Upper Great Hwy San Francisco, CA 94132 San Francisco Zoo Sloat Boat & Upper Great Hwy San Francisco, California Get Directions
  •   1 person attending
Oakland/Bay Area Connect Group: In Person Walk to Cure Arthritis


We are excited to announce our first in person meeting in a long while!  Join us at the San Francisco Zoo to do the "Walk to Cure Arthritis 2025"!  Bring your family, your friends and meet your Live Yes! Connect Group members face to face!  The link below is all you need to register with our team, "Ankles of Steel".  You can opt to get a Tshirt too.  Get your steps in while having fun and building our community.  

https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=38129

We hope to see you there,
Adrienne & Anne

 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
    7:00 PM PT
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   3 people attending
Summer in the City

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Beach party on Zoom!  What are your plans this summer?  Going to beach or the mountains or staying home and making tiki bar in your patio?  Any good mocktail recipes with tiny umbrellas?  Can't wait to hear all about it.

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Sunday, May 4th, 2025
  • Vernon Street Town Sq 311 Vernon St Roseville, California Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 31st, 2025
  • San Francisco Zoo Sloat Boat & Upper Great Hwy San Francisco, California Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, June 12th, 2025
  • Start Line - Camperdown Plaza 20 East Broad Street Greenville, South Carolina Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, June 26th, 2025
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, July 10th, 2025
  • Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City 170 South West Temple Street Salt Lake City, Utah Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Saturday, September 6th, 2025
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles 160 Jefferson Street San Francisco, California Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Monday, September 15th, 2025
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 

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Anne M
Anne M
November 16, 2023 - 4:17 AM

Hi All!  

I have not had someone come into my house to do housekeeping since the pandemic (on immunosuppressants). I injured my arm doing vacuuming in 2020.  I have iRobot machines to clean the floors now. :)   I wondered if anyone in this group knows of a housecleaning service that is williing to wear N95 masks and show proof of vaccination?

Thanks,
Anne

Eryn E
Eryn E
November 12, 2022 - 5:17 AM

Hi Oakland / Bay Area group!

We've been hearing that some people aren't receiving messages sent through the Live Yes Connect Group site, so I am pasting the Zoom link here for our event this Sunday: East West and Me: A Physician's Perspective Discussion with Dr. Beth Biggee.

Please RSVP on our Connect Group page if you are interested in attending.

Here is the Zoom link if you did not receive the email:  https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-Ctqz4oEtBOm6tCQX27W5ltDwwIIhhQ

See you on Sunday!

Sophia K
Sophia K
November 18, 2024 - 8:38 AM

Access specialized care fo rArthritis in Kansas to alleviate pain and improve mobility 

Anne M
Anne M
October 7, 2022 - 8:12 PM

Hello!  I'm so glad I received an email and found this group.  I don't use Social Media and finding this group is a gift!  I signed up for the joint event in November with the physician presentation.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.  

 

Anne M
Anne M
October 7, 2022 - 8:12 PM

Hello!  I'm so glad I received an email and found this group.  I don't use Social Media and finding this group is a gift!  I signed up for the joint event in November with the physician presentation.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.  

 

Sallie B
Sallie B
May 30, 2022 - 4:20 PM

Can anyone tell me why 9.7 is considered high CCP level when everything I have read states 20 is a high level? My RF factor is high 156 but CCP is 9.7 and all other blood tests are normal. I have swollen joints and other signs of RA but wondering if it could be something else? Taking Hydroxychloroquine and my doctor wants to put me on mtx which I don't want to do if I can manage on Hydroxychloroquine. He scares me when he tellls me the RA will attack my organs if I don't take it. Anyone in this group who has lived with this disease for awhile can enlighten me I would appreciate it!

Jennifer T
Jennifer T
March 22, 2022 - 1:42 AM

Hello fellow warriors,

Is this group still facilitated?   I was hoping to find robust discussion & networking; dealing with a chronic condition in isolatoin is so challenging!   I've yearned for a local support group for years....anyone else?

Best,

Jennifer (SF)

Lisa R
Lisa R
June 19, 2022 - 8:13 PM

Hello,

Also been looking for a local support network for a while. I hope this group is still going. Wishing everyone pain free days! 

Lisa in SF

Anna B
Anna B
April 25, 2022 - 7:50 PM

Hi Jennifer,

 

I completely understand. I am not sure these groups are active, but I really want them to be!

Jessica H
Jessica H
November 5, 2021 - 2:53 AM

Hello :)

 

I used to be fairly active, then started having joint pain in 2019, age 38. My PCP ran bloodwork, but the only thing that shows up sometimes is slightly increased inflammation. She referred me to a rheumatologist in Sept and my bloodwork tests were “reassuringly normal”. I’d like to find out what is causing the joint pain so that it can be treated / not get worse. My mom was diagnosed with RA at 56 and has a finger she cannot bend :(

In an arthritis group, two tests were mentioned that I haven’t had yet: Protein 14-3-3η (Eta) test and Vectra test.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Does insurance in California ever cover these tests?

 

Thanks!

Jessica

Alice M
Alice M
December 4, 2020 - 10:53 PM

Hi Erin,

Thanks for starting this group. I am new to the group and to RA. I am in the larger Bay Area, but since all connections are virtual, I suppose that will work! I look forward to getting to know the group!

Alice

Eryn E
Eryn E
December 8, 2020 - 4:07 AM

Hi Alice -- welcome! We are working on scheduling our next event and would love for you to join us!

Eryn E
Eryn E
April 20, 2020 - 1:30 AM

Hi All! I hope you all are doing well. My name is Eryn and I am the new facilitator for this group. This is a very new group and we are just getting it up and going. Thanks for joining! We are in the process of scheduling our first joint virtual event with other Bay Area Connect groups. Stay tuned for more information soon!

Anne G
Anne G
April 9, 2020 - 5:44 PM

I have RA and I am now unable to get the Hydroxychloroquine that I have been prescribed by my doctor for the last 11 years. I take this in addition to Methotrexate and Prednisone (when needed for flares). The Hydroxychloroquine has helped lessen the severe flares and made them less frequent. My Doctor told me that I should start rationing the Plaquenil (Hydroxy) to make it last longer, because he can no longer prescribe it, due to the nationwide shortage. How can the government do this to people who need this medicine? I hope to raise awareness of this issue and stop the government from taking medicine from those who need it. Help!

Eryn E
Eryn E
April 20, 2020 - 1:29 AM

Hi Anne -- nice to meet you virtually! I hope you have already been able to figure this out, but in case this is helpful I wanted to share an Arthritis Foundation resource that exists. There is a helpline for issues accessing medication, finding care, insurance issues, medication/diagnosis questions. The number is: 1.800.283.7800

Eryn E
Eryn E
April 20, 2020 - 1:29 AM

Hi Anne -- nice to meet you virtually! I hope you have already been able to figure this out, but in case this is helpful I wanted to share an Arthritis Foundation resource that exists. There is a helpline for issues accessing medication, finding care, insurance issues, medication/diagnosis questions. The number is: 1.800.283.7800